A dark or colored film of oxidation that forms naturally on metal by exposure
to air and other elements. It is often valued for its aesthetically pleasing appearance.
All items in our Vintage Shop have some patina, even NOS.

Paula says - "This
graduated stamped bead necklace is heavier than most you'll find these days. It
came from a store that closed and was selling its inventory. It is NOS (new old
stock) - brand new vintage!"

Very
distinct stamping pattern.

Each bead
is handmade: the sterling silver is hand cut, stamped, and punched for a hole.
Then two halves are are hand-soldered and polished and the finished beads are
strung on a chain.

We
leave the natural patina on our pawn jewelry because many of our customers like
the old "vintage" appearance. If you'd like to clean up your silver jewerly, new
or old, check out our handy silver
cleaning and polishing cloth.